Upon hearing Howard Geoffrey say this, Rebecca Quentin snuggled in his arms visibly paused. She slowly lifted her head, looked at him, her tone slightly hesitant, "You... you’ve decided?" Howard Geoffrey said seriously, "Being with you is already a fact, I have to tell her sooner or later. Since I have to say it sooner or later, let’s say it sooner!" Rebecca Quentin slightly furrowed her brow. Howard Geoffrey noticed the change in her expression and asked with concern, "What’s wrong, are you worried about my mother’s attitude towards you?" Rebecca Quentin gently nodded. Howard Geoffrey then laughed and said, "Fool... with me by your side, what are you afraid of?" Rebecca Quentin lowered her eyes in dejection, "You know, your mother doesn’t like me and won’t possibly accept me." Howard Geoffrey gently supported Rebecca Quentin’s momentarily powerless body and softly coaxed, "Her hatred towards your mother is a barrier she can’t overcome in her lifetime. I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to persuade her to let go of her hatred, but regardless of whether she can accept you, it can’t stop my determination to be with you." His words were like a warm current flowing into her cold heart, giving her a great sense of security. She reached out and hugged him again, leaning against him affectionately, and softly said, "I’m not afraid at all now, as long as you’re here, I’m not afraid of anything." Howard Geoffrey held Rebecca Quentin even tighter and hoarsely uttered, "I won’t let you suffer any grievances anymore." Rebecca Quentin was just about to respond when she suddenly heard the doorbell ringing. Ding-dong, ding-dong―― The urgency of the doorbell already hinted at the identity of the visitor. It must be Mrs. Geoffrey, because only she would dare to press the doorbell of his apartment so urgently. Realizing the visitor’s identity, Rebecca Quentin instinctively distanced herself from Howard Geoffrey. Howard Geoffrey noticed Rebecca Quentin’s withdrawal and held her hand, calmly stating, "Don’t be afraid, don’t forget, I am here." Rebecca Quentin bit her lip, as if trying to suppress her fear, and finally nodded slightly. Howard Geoffrey then led Rebecca Quentin towards the room by her hand. Without any hesitation, Howard Geoffrey reached out and opened the door. Sure enough, standing outside the door was Mrs. Geoffrey with a stern expression. Howard Geoffrey called out. Mrs. Geoffrey’s gaze almost immediately focused on the interlocked fingers of Rebecca Quentin and Howard Geoffrey. Rebecca Quentin stood behind Howard Geoffrey, appearing slightly weak as she looked at Mrs. Geoffrey’s eyes. Mrs. Geoffrey lifted her gaze, looking levelly at Rebecca Quentin, suddenly sneered, "Rebecca Quentin, your credibility is really cheap, isn’t it? I suppose you’ve really forgotten what you promised me when I returned Andrew to you..." "Auntie, I..." Even Rebecca Quentin herself didn’t know how to respond at this moment. Howard Geoffrey took over the conversation, calmly said, "Mom, it was I who wouldn’t let her leave New York, if you’re angry, just be angry with me!" Mrs. Geoffrey took a deep breath to suppress her raging anger, answered, "Even if mom is angry, she can’t control you... I originally planned to go home today, but I just received a call from Alice Robinson’s brother Chester saying Alice is in the hospital now." Mrs. Geoffrey paused here, her eyes shifted from Howard Geoffrey to Rebecca Quentin, continued in a steady tone, "Alice is pregnant. Because she felt unwell, she went to the hospital for a checkup today and happened to meet a doctor colleague of Chester there. That’s how Chester found out about it, so he called me to ask where you were." Mrs. Geoffrey’s words exploded in Rebecca Quentin’s mind like a bolt from the blue. At this moment, Howard Geoffrey’s expression also showed subtle changes. Rebecca Quentin’s face had already turned pale, and the hand that Howard Geoffrey was tightly holding instinctively wanted to pull back. However, Howard Geoffrey did not allow it, he firmly held Rebecca Quentin’s small hand, his deep gaze looking at Mrs. Geoffrey, softly stated, "Mom, I will handle this matter myself." Mrs. Geoffrey’s gaze turned to Howard Geoffrey, questioning, "You will handle it yourself? If you intend to handle it, why didn’t you answer Chester’s call when he called you?" Mrs. Geoffrey interrupted Howard Geoffrey’s words with disdain, "Or is Rebecca Quentin so captivating that you don’t even have time to deal with anything else in bed?" Every word Mrs. Geoffrey said precisely attacked Rebecca Quentin’s dignity, making her face grow increasingly pale, but she never uttered a sound. Follow current novels on novel-fire.net "Mom, if you came today with the intention of humiliating Becca, I don’t think there is any need for me to continue talking with you..." Howard Geoffrey’s face turned cold, and the light in his eyes became even darker.